Career & Technical Education (CTE) Teachers

What are the unique aspects of your role in contrast to other types of teachers? What’s the same?

As we reach the end of the school year, are there any celebrations that are CTE-specific or include CTE related acknowledgements or awards for teachers, students, or other team members that your schoo… more

Anyone interested in teaching automotive technology in an Ohio CTE high school starting in the 2022-2023 school year. I’m retiring and trying to help find my replacement.

This summer I will be teaching the two courses required to gain the extension certificate to be a New York State certified Work-based Learning Coordinator. Is there a requirement for additional traini… more

Do you know what a CLNA is? The Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment is a tool for determining CTE Program design/accountability for Perkins V. Who’s responsibility is it in your district? Has it help… more

How much is your district administration involved with your program? In NYCDOE, they’ve developed themselves as an intermediary between us and the state and have different roles to hold schools accoun… more

Our school has a budget that includes professional development for staff. What would you spend it on if it was for you?

I teach at a K-12 comprehensive school and our administrative requirements and teacher duties are overwhelming. As a CTE teacher we have course building/planning, reporting, financial paperwork, multi… more

Today we’re off-site visiting another school to do research to improve our own. Have you ever had a chance to visit another program? Where would you go if you could?

At my school, we’re extremely fortunate to be able to discuss expansion plans. This week’s question is: What is one thing you’d like to get if you had the means (Money, Space, etc.) to get it?

Is your CTE program “approved”? What does “approval” mean in your context?

What group of people do you find is hardest to “sell” CTE to? There’s a lot of historical stigma to unpack for some people to really get the benefits we have to offer.

Do you find yourself thinking about ways to improve your lessons as you experience life? I’m on vacation for the first time in 10 years and I keep asking myself “wow, what kind of technology is that?”… more

Does anyone have experience with ACT WorkKey assessments? Do you offer them to your students, and if so, who pays? Are these assessments of any value??

Where do you find your CTE community? Is it through this platform, a professional organization, or another avenue?

Happy CTE Month! THANK YOU for the magic you make happen everyday in your classrooms. How does your state/district/school recognize CTE during this time?

Is there a body in your geographic area regulate CTE Programs, such as through an approval or accreditation process? Do you feel that they’re supportive or just compliance gremlins?

Are you a member of ACTE, the Association for Career & Technical Education, why/why not?

Have you ever attended a CTE-specific or related conference? If so, where did you go? Did you like it?

It’s snowing in NYC and we’re still open for in-person instruction. Regardless of whether you think school’s should be open, moved to virtual learning, or just closed entirely, when students are asked… more

My concern is that here in Indiana, I have taught in 3 different districts over 21 years in traditional high schools & have not ever had a student teacher or Practicum observer in my computer lab … more

Who have you needed to convince regarding the power of CTE? There’s always someone who thinks “this is for people that can’t” when we know that it’s a power move for all that are interested to acceler… more

Any recommendations on how to outlast poor school leadership?

What, if any, time do you have to conduct maintenance for your lab? Is it part of your day, volunteer work, paid after school compensation, a mixture?

How does your required training compared to that of academic teachers for certification to be in the classroom? Do you feel it is adequate and/or appropriate?

How difficult is it to locate vendors that work with your school’s procurement system? How do you obtain your specialized equipment/software?

Do you have a problem with the title “Vocational” or “Occupational” teacher? Why or why not?

Does anyone else struggle with accommodations and modifications for your CTE classes? I teach complex business classes such as accounting and management and I have a few moderate SPED students who can… more

I hesitate to ask, but what type of budget can you typically expect for your program? Does the school set aside funds (e.g. Tax Levy, Fair Student Funding)? Are there any grants, such as Perkins, you … more

For internships, what tactics do you employ to recruit industry hosts?

It’s officially October, so let’s check-in and see how the start of the school year is going for everyone. What’s been some wins you’ve experienced thus far? Any concerns?

At the beginning of the school year, we ALWAYS find at least one scholar that “doesn’t have an interest in this field”, how do you work with that student now that they’re in your class?

Deuteronomy 25:4

Does you district/school offer any professional development opportunities for you to enhance you Technical Trade Skills? If yes, what does that look like? If not, what would the experience need to loo… more

How is your school district approaching vaccine mandates?

How do you keep track of the WBL activities you set up for students? Are you using notes, a spreadsheet, database system, etc.?